Studies of a Pyocin
III. Biological Properties of the Pyocin
1964 Volume 55 Issue 1 Pages 59-64
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1964 Volume 55 Issue 1 Pages 59-64
Mode of action of pyocin was studied. Pyocin was readily adsorbed to sensitive bacteria at 0°C, but killing process did not go on at this temperature. Pyocin released ultraviolet absorbing material from sensitive cells.
A muramidase-like enzyme was found in the induced lysate. This enzyme seems to be one of the components of pyocin.
Immunological properties of pyocin were also investigated.
